Acquisition Manager SME

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI), is seeking an Acquisition Manager SME to support the Army UAS Project Office in Huntsville, AL. 

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work:  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.  
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first.  We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 
• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers.  It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.  
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: 
• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success:  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities:

The Acquisition Manager SME will be part of a fast paced high performing team supporting the UAS Army Project Office. 

• Provide SME level program management, acquisition oversight and acquisition systems management of the weapon capabilities being developed within the office portfolio.
• Serve as an acquisition strategic planner and senior advisor responsible for coordinating and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Acquisition Strategy development utilizing multiple DoD Acquisition Pathways to include Major Capability Acquisition, Middle Tier of Acquisition, Software Acquisition, and Urgent Capability Acquisition.
• Support development of various acquisition milestone documents and completion of various acquisition reports.
• Support rapid delivery of critical capabilities and technologies to the Warfighter.
• Research and present findings along with recommendations.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a related field with fifteen (15) years of experience.

Required Skills: 

• Previous experience in a US Army Project or Product Office providing high level support throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including budget planning and integrated master scheduling.
• Experience running programs through Acquisition Pathways i.e. Major Cabaility Acquisition (MCA), Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA), Software Pathway (SWP), and/or Urgent Capability Acquisition (UCA).
• Strong organizational skills, communication skills, and the ability to work independently are required.
• Experience managing Army programs preferred but not required 
• Experience in either a DoD Program Office or equivalent commercial setting is preferred.

Required Clearance:

Must have an Active Secret Clearance; US Citizenship required. 

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